Gadgets


Belkin Mini Surge Protector and Dual USB Charger

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How do you plug in a computer, a monitor, a hard drive, an iPad, and an iPhone using just one outlet? Why, with Belkin’s mini surge protector and dual USB charger of course. Handy enough to use in the home … (More)

ōlloclip

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The ōlloclip was all the rage amongst our group at Macworld. They had a booth on the Expo floor and were completely sold out before lunch on the third day. I picked one up and have really be loving it. … (More)

Matias Slim One Keyboard: USB and Bluetooth Combo

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Matias, the folks who brought us their folding keyboard, comes the fast-switching USB-slash-Bluetooth-keyboard combo: The Matias Slim One Keyboard. It connects to your Mac or PC via USB while simultaneously connecting to your iPhone, iPad, or other device via bluetooth. … (More)

Wacom Inkling

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Wacom is well known for their tablets, which designers all across the globe use for creating digital sketches with their PCs. However, for those who draw and like to do creative work freehand, paper is the default medium. And the … (More)

The JHS Panther, Analog Delay Pedal

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I’m a drummer, so I don’t know too much when it comes to guitar pedals, but I do know that analog provides a very different tone and effect than digital. And so this brand-new analog delay pedal, the Panther, is … (More)

The Original iPhone

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Announced five years ago today, the iPhone became the smartphone that changed everything.

Digital Kitchen Scale

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When I brew coffee each morning, the items I pull out onto the kitchen counter consist of a conical burr grinder, and electric water kettle, a bamboo stir stick, my coffee brewing device (such as the AeroPress or French Press), … (More)

ZAGGfolio: iPad Workstation and Bluetooth Keyboard

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Speaking of workstations that help turn your iPad into a more robust writing machine, the ZAGGfolio has been getting a lot of positive press lately. It has a built-in Bluetooth keyboard, and a snap-top cover that integrates with your iPad … (More)

Origami Workstation for iPad and Keyboard

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If you travel with your iPad often and are in want of a better way to integrate a Bluetooth keyboard, this Origami Workstation from Incase may be just the ticket for you. When not in use it acts as a … (More)

Norelco’s Vacuum Beard, Stubble, and Mustache Trimmer

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I keep a short beard. Or, to be more specific, a permanent 5 o’clock shadow. And so I’ve always shaved with a guardless beard trimmer. The problem is that the cut hairs escape all over the sink. Anyone who trims … (More)

Cosmonaut Stylus for iPad

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Available now for pre-order, the Cosmonaut is a wide-grip, capitative stylus for the iPad. It’s designed to feel like a big crayon or a dry erase marker.

Roll Up Travel Charger

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Leave it to Restoration Hardware to find a way to wrap up our iPhone and USB charging cables in dark brown leather. This Roll Up Travel Charger is basically a charging port that includes chargers for iDevices, USB, mini USB, … (More)

Joby GorillaPod Hybrid — Camera and iPhone Tripod

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My only camera is my iPhone 4S. Also, my only video camera is my iPhone 4S. After fabricating the world’s worst camera mount to shoot a video I decided it was time to get a bit more official. I recently … (More)

Doxie Go — Cordless Paper Scanner

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The Doxie Go is a battery-powered, lightweight, paper and photo scanner. It scans up to 100 pages on a charge and has enough internal storage for roughly six times that amount. It makes a great companion for those who travel … (More)

Aircraft Cable Key Ring

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In the market for a key chain that’s different from the rest? Then get one made from aircraft cable. The cable is 4.75 inches long, coated in nylon, and has a patented ball-knob and socket twist lock.

Samsung 3D Blu-ray Disc Player

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No doubt about it, Samsung makes fantastic home electronics. I have a Samsung television and it’s fantastic. I would have bought a Samsung Blu-ray player but I couldn’t justify spending hundreds of dollars on something I don’t use that often. … (More)

Kindle Fire

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By now, no doubt you know about the Kindle Fire. It was announced by Amazon at the end of September along with two new e-ink models: the keyboard-free Kindle with a d-pad controller, and the Kindle touch. The Kindle Fire … (More)

LaCie Rikiki USB Portable Hard Drive

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In this writer’s opinion, LaCie makes the finest and most reliable external hard drives you can buy. I have 2 of the 1TB LaCie Hard Disks that I use for my media storage and external backup redundancy, and I have … (More)

UP by Jawbone

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Available today at Apple stores, Best Buy, and Target, the Jawbone UP is the latest addition to the trend of personal fitness tracking gadgets. The UP is meant to be worn 24/7. It keeps track of your movements during the … (More)

Twelve South BassJump Subwoofer

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If you find yourself often listening to music or watching movies through the built-in speakers on your MacBook or iMac when at your desk, then a compact, well-built, subwoofer may be just the perfect companion. The Twelve South BassJump is … (More)

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